NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V075
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Group of America, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,007
Brake Fluid Leak may Reduce Braking Power
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles.
Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin in March 2017.
Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 47N3.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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